{"product_id":"globe-thistle-seeds-echinops-ritro","title":"Globe Thistle Seeds — Echinops ritro","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStriking Steel-Blue Spheres for the Cottage Border\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobe Thistle\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eEchinops ritro\u003c\/em\u003e) is a bold, architectural perennial producing perfectly round, steel-blue flower heads on tall, silvery stems. A dramatic addition to the summer border, it's equally stunning fresh or dried, and an absolute magnet for bees and butterflies. Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established, it's a rewarding plant for NZ gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔵 \u003cstrong\u003eStriking steel-blue globe flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfectly spherical, architectural blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees and butterflies flock to the blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong\u003eSuperb dried flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — retains colour and shape beautifully when dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eGreat cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds dramatic texture to arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/strong\u003e — tough and reliable in NZ summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e — returns year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in spring in a warm, sunny position. Globe Thistle prefers well-drained, even poor soil — it thrives where other plants struggle. Direct sow or start indoors and transplant once established. Avoid overwatering. Plants flower in their second year and self-seed freely. Excellent for Canterbury, Hawke's Bay, Nelson, and other drier NZ regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e5 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Globe Thistle (\u003cem\u003eEchinops ritro\u003c\/em\u003e), with full growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45043156713541,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_35294c70-b6bb-4e8e-a266-3553974e0f20.png?v=1780892316","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/globe-thistle-seeds-echinops-ritro","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}